WESTERN Suburbs know they have already scored a major victory even before today’s clash against Teachers West at Riverway.

The Townsville and Districts Rugby Union club has raised more than $5000 towards breast cancer research after players secured shirt sponsors for all 23 pink and green playing strips being worn this afternoon.

Now all they need is bums on seats at Tony Ireland Stadium for what coaching staff hope is another inspired performance following a fortnight of breakout performances.

Suburbs pushed second-placed Ross River last weekend before losing 32-20, and in the previous round made North Ward fight for their 18-0 win.

No one is prouder of the club’s off and on-field efforts than team medic Tiki Baker-Pearson, who underwent a double mastectomy four years ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

JOHNATHAN Thurston has provided the heart-starter the North Queensland needed, breathing life back into the Cowboys’ season with two late field goals to down the Melbourne Storm by one point in a thriller.

JOHNATHAN Thurston has provided the heart-starter the North Queensland needed, breathing life back into the Cowboys’ season with two late field goals to down the Melbourne Storm by one point in a thriller.

Leonie Norris isn’t quite sure how or why she stopped being active but after having four children, the 41-year-old mum realised she had let it all go. A desire to be able to run again has transformed her life.